The perfect match

Why buy/adopt a dog?Having a pet is a joyous experience. Make sure you understand all about the coat length and grooming needs of your chosen breed before you bring your pet home. Ask a vet on temperament/neutering options of female/male dog.

A dog’s (and cat’s) place is on the bed | Brief letters

Fellow Guardian readers, when you receive your screening letter, please do not ignore it – it saves lives. • I have found a formula that saves embarrassment when I am offered a seat on bus, tube or train (Letters, 5 December).

Ashley Benson shares how her dogs help her with anxiety (and FaceTimes them!)

In the second episode of “My Pet Tale,” where celebrities share how their pets have shaped their lives and become lovable, important members of the family, Benson FaceTimes her sweet pups and explains how they have helped her overcome anxiety.

How Ashley Tisdale's dog got her through her 20s — and dating

Tisdale has partnered with Happy Hempies, a nutritional supplement for dogs, because she says it is what helps Maui stay at ease. Tisdale says Maui is her "soul mate" and that’s why she wants her to remain happy and healthy.

Don’t ban dogs from nature reserves | Letters

If he were to visit Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Carlton Marshes nature reserve on the edge of Lowestoft, he would learn how – with its dog ambassador scheme – it has managed to turn conversation into conservation.

Experience: I run a hospice for animals

Maggie and Osha inspired me to set up the Maggie Fleming animal hospice, offering end-of-life care for animals, in Dumfries in March 2016. We take animals from all over, but I cannot provide end-of-life care for all that need it, so I offer support to their owners instead.

Want to rent in the Doghouse? You'll need a four-legged friend

Viuff, who consulted the Danish kennel club on the apartments’ design and canine-friendly features, said he and his partner Palle Søegaard hoped the Doghouse, as it will be known, would also foster a strong community spirit among residents because they will share a common passion.

Annual Clear the Shelters event aims to boost pet adoptions

Annual Clear the Shelters event aims to boost pet adoptions copied! Thousands of animals are up for adoption on Saturday as part of the fourth annual Clear the Shelters event, sponsored by NBC and Telemundo-owned stations.

Finding a Lost Pet

If there are no shelters close to your home, contact the police.Tell Your Social Media NetworksSend an email about your lost pet to local friends, colleagues and family members and ask them to pass on the information to anyone they can.